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Blurring the Lines Between Public and Nonprofit Sectors: Local Efforts to Create Inclusive Communities

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Local governments and nonprofits share the common goal of enhancing local community well-being, despite variations in funding sources, governance structure, and authority. Their joint efforts in responding to increasing immigrant concerns shed light on their motivations to address emerging challenges. Through interviews, original surveys, and secondary datasets, this study unveils that both sectors respond to rising foreign-born populations, shifting local racial demographics, and an aging populace. While political context significantly shapes local government actions, nonprofits are propelled by grant opportunities. These findings underscore sector commonalities and disparities and how the two sectors can continue to work together or independently to address community issues.

Source: State and Local Government Review

DOI: 10.1177/0160323x241271258

Authors: Mirae Kim, Cathy Yang Liu, Bo Li

Institutions: George Mason University, Georgia State University, University at Albany, State University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,200